News for 'Allan'

Australia coach Langer targets Kohli and Tendulkar

Australia coach Langer targets Kohli and Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Australian coach Justin Langer says if his players were to celebrate wickets like Indian captain Virat Kohli does, they would now be seen as 'the worst blokes in the world'.

Kirsten all set to become new SA coach

Kirsten all set to become new SA coach

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Former India coach Gary Kirsten is all set to take over the reigns of the South African cricket team with his ex-teammate Allan Donald assisting him, a media report said.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Maverick batsmen ready to put on freak show at World Cup

Maverick batsmen ready to put on freak show at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Purists will avert their eyes but fans will lap it up when cricket's maverick batsmen light up the World Cup with their trademark freak shots.

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England, says former Australia captain, were outstanding against Australia and deserve their place in the final.

PIX: John's daredevil stunts in Force

PIX: John's daredevil stunts in Force

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Stunt director Allan Amin talks about the fabulous stunts in the film.

Dhawan scores 146 against SA Emerging side

Dhawan scores 146 against SA Emerging side

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan struck a fantastic 146 but most of the other Indian batsmen failed to get going against South Africa on the second day of three-day match of the Emerging Meet being played at the Allan Border field.

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The author analyses the different types of story tellers in an organisation and writes about how they influence other employees

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant women's all-rounder Betty Wilson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2017 Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney on Monday.

I accepted SA coach job because of Kirsten: Donald

I accepted SA coach job because of Kirsten: Donald

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

If at all Allan Donald agreed to be bowling coach of South Africa, it was because of Gary Kirsten's presence as head coach of the team.

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Honour to coach the Proteas: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Gary Kirsten, who guided India to World Cup glory and pinnacle of Test cricket, was on Monday appointed as South Africa coach for a term of two years.

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two were recalled to Australia's team for the 2019 World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30.

Hastings to play important role in W Cup: Border

Hastings to play important role in W Cup: Border

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Former Australia captain Allan Border has said that Victoria medium-pacer John Hastings, who was relatively unknown a year ago, is set to play an important role in Australia's defence of the World Cup.

Can impotence indicate a heart attack?

Can impotence indicate a heart attack?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

An analysis by researchers in Melbourne has revealed that men aged 20 years and older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction had twofold chances of cardiovascular problems compared to those without it.

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Pietersen swaps bat for microphone at World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

After being sacked by England, Kevin Pietersen will appear at the World Cup after all, although he will swap his bat for a microphone after being signed up as a BBC radio pundit.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

Former South African cricketer accused of rape

Former South African cricketer accused of rape

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

A former South African cricketer, who played for the national team and was part of the 1992 Cricket World Cup, has reportedly been accused of rape.

Skeet shooters end without medal in Asian Games

Skeet shooters end without medal in Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Indian skeet shooters signed off their Asian Games campaign without a medal after finishing seventh in the men's team event and failing to qualify for the individual competition.

Videos: Reverse swing will be the key, says Donald

Videos: Reverse swing will be the key, says Donald

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Videos from the cricket World Cup.

Border sees no role for spinner Krejza in WC

Border sees no role for spinner Krejza in WC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Jason Krejza is the only frontline spinner in the Australian World Cup squad but former Test skipper Allan Border does not see much of a role for him in the side.

Taylor, Walters to be included in Hall of Fame

Taylor, Walters to be included in Hall of Fame

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Former captain Mark Taylor and middle-order batsman Doug Walters are set to join the elite group of cricketing greats as they will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal night in Melbourne on Monday.

Border pitches for 'out and out' pace for Aussies

Border pitches for 'out and out' pace for Aussies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

The slow and low bounce subcontinental pitches have always been ideal for spin bowlers but former captain Allan Border has advised the selectors to pick an "out and out" pace attack if Australia are to win their fourth World Cup trophy.

It is not about revenge: Ricky Ponting

It is not about revenge: Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Allan Border failed. So did Mark Taylor. Steve Waugh failed to conquer what he once described as the 'final frontier.' And for Ricky Ponting it remains an as yet elusive target.

Explained! Why bosses get angry at work

Explained! Why bosses get angry at work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Managers who procrastinate are more likely to display abnormal and unpleasant behaviour.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Soccer PIX: Hazard ends drought; Inter coach Conte gets red

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Former Real youth player Joselu pulled a goal back for Alaves in the 59th minute, powering in a header from a free kick, but Benzema rounded off the victory for second-placed Real with an exquisite solo run and goal in the 70th minute.

India, SA share honours in Emerging tournament

India, SA share honours in Emerging tournament

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

India shared honours with South Africa after the final of the 40-overs edition in the Emerging Players Tournament (EPT) was washed out in Brisbane. The decider between India and South Africa at Brisbane's Allan Border Field was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

Shooters 'disappointed' with bronze medal

Shooters 'disappointed' with bronze medal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

It turned out to be a disappointing day for Indian shooters with the pair of Tejaswini Sawant and Meena Kumari missing out on a gold by just one point to settle for a bronze in the 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Monday.

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Lindsay Lohan escapes arrest

Lindsay Lohan escapes arrest

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The actress makes bail for missed court hearing.

'Players guilty of match-fixing should be banned'

'Players guilty of match-fixing should be banned'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Former England batsman Allan Lamb has demanded life bans for Pakistani cricketers if they are found guilty of being involved in 'spot-fixing' or match-fixing in the ongoing Test at Lord's against England.

Donald keen to coach Indian bowlers

Donald keen to coach Indian bowlers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Former South African pacer Allan Donald says he is interested in becoming India's bowling coach, a post lying vacant since Venkatesh Prasad's unceremonious sacking last year.

Chappell, Graveney inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Chappell, Graveney inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday inducted three Ashes heroes --Tom Graveney and Peter May of England and Ian Chappell of Australia -- into its Cricket Hall of Fame.

Starc rekindles memories of 2015 glory

Starc rekindles memories of 2015 glory

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The fond memories of 2015 came rolling back for Mitchell Starc after beginning his World Cup campaign in near-identical fashion to his crowning moment.

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

'World Cup will be won and lost in middle overs'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With quality bowling attacks, Australia and India may have the edge at the World Cup in England where fortunes are likely to be made or marred in the middle overs.

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

'My sons will speak about it for years': Pakistan's Azhar on bizzare run out

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Azhar Ali's bizarre run-out during day three of the second Test against Australia has set himself up for a life-time of teasing from his children, the Pakistan batsman joked.

Proteas get Kirsten, Hussey's help in plotting India's downfall

Proteas get Kirsten, Hussey's help in plotting India's downfall

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

To combat defending champions India in Sunday's World cup match, the South African team management has brought in Gary Kirsten, Mike Hussey and Allan Donald.

Clarke's World Cup fitness race turns into a jog

Clarke's World Cup fitness race turns into a jog

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Barring any further setbacks, it appears that Michael Clarke's return to full fitness and the captaincy of the Australia World Cup team is now a matter of "when" rather than "if".